Peggy's eggplant casserole is adored by both vegetarians and meat lovers. This tantalizing casserole is prepared with a few simple ingredients but delivers a burst of flavors. Eggplant, the star of the dish, is baked to perfection, achieving a tender and velvety texture. Combined with a savory filling of ground beef, juicy tomatoes, aromatic onions, and a blend of herbs and spices, this casserole offers a delightful harmony of tastes. Topped with a golden crust of cheese, it becomes an irresistible dish that will be the highlight of any family meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EGGPLANT CASSEROLE WITH RED PEPPER PESTO AND CAJUN BREADCRUMBS
Steps:
- For the casserole: Heat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Brush the eggplant with canola oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Combine the peppers, pine nuts, garlic, and thyme in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly the cup olive oil and process until emulsified. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and some salt and pepper and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of the pesto over the bottom of a baking dish. Line the dish with the some eggplant slices and then the mozzarella slices. Season with salt and pepper and scatter the oregano leaves over the top. Dollop another 1/2 cup or so of the pesto over, then more eggplant, a bit more pesto and finally the remaining Parmesan. Put on the grill, cover and bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
- For the breadcrumbs: Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika and cayenne and cook for 30 seconds. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the crumbs are lightly golden brown. Add the parsley and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- While the casserole cooks, make the breadcrumbs: Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over hot coals or over medium heat. Stir in the breadcrumbs (about 2 cups) and the spice rub and toast, stirring, until the crumbs are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley, and scatter over the casserole. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
PEGGY'S EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
My mom's original recipe. Use your food processor not only to process the ham, but to chop the vegetables, too. Freezes well.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Lightly butter 13"x9" baking pan.
- Peel and cube eggplant. Boil in just enough water to cover until very tender; drain well and set aside.
- Using a food processor, process ham until coarsley chopped; set aside.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, fry together onion, bell pepper and garlic until tender.
- Add basil, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika and reserved ham, stirring well. Cook about 5 minutes.
- Turn off fire.
- Add eggplant, mashing well and breaking up chunks.
- Add to the eggplant mixture 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; combine.
- Turn mixture into prepared baking pan, smoothing top.
- Sprinkle top with the additional breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dot with butter.
- Bake 350 degrees about 20 - 30 minutes or until crumbs and cheese on top become slightly browned.
EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the eggplant and cook halfway through. Add red pepper, celery, and onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to wilt. Add the basil leaves. Remove from heat. Add Parmesan, cream, bread crumbs and salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Place skillet in the oven and cook until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with grilled lamb chops.
PAULA DEEN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by chlovett10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the Paula's House Seasoning. You'll only use 1 teaspoon of it for this recipe - the rest can be enjoyed with other dishes! Preheat oven to 350°F Peel, slice and boil eggplant for 10-15 minutes until tender; drain. Divide cracker crumbs, cheese and butter in half. Add eggs, milk, House Seasoning and half the crumbs, cheese and butter to the eggplant. Mix well; pour into baking dish. Top with remaining half of the crumbs, cheese and butter. Bake 20-30 minutes.
CREAMY EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE
Turn one of our favorite Italian dishes into your new favorite casserole with our Eggplant Parmesan Casserole recipe. Buon appetito!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment. Combine bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan in shallow dish. Reserve 2 Tbsp. crumb mixture for later use. Spray both sides of 1 eggplant slice with cooking spray; dip in remaining bread crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of eggplant slice. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices.
- Bake 30 min. or until eggplant is tender and golden brown, turning after 15 min.
- Meanwhile, microwave cream cheese in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 40 sec. Gradually whisk in milk until blended. Stir in garlic and 1/4 cup basil.
- Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese sauce onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 1/3 of the eggplant, 4 cheese slices, 1/4 cup of the remaining Parmesan and 1/3 cup of the remaining cream cheese sauce; repeat layers twice. Top with tomatoes, remaining cheese slices and reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you dish is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often in summer when fresh produce is abundant.-Marelyn Baugher, Holdredge, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add eggplant. Boil for 5-8 minutes or until tender;drain and set aside. , In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tomato is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in milk, egg and eggplant; mix well., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
EGGPLANT PARMESAN CASSEROLE
I really like this recipe. It's a lot easier and fewer calories than traditional fried eggplant Parmesan.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut 5 crosswise slices from center area of each eggplant, about 1/2-inch thick, to total 10 slices. Peel and dice remaining pieces of eggplant.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil is very hot. Sprinkle eggplant slices lightly with a pinch of salt and cook in hot skillet in batches until slightly softened, about 3 minutes per side. Set eggplant slices aside on paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet and cook garlic for about 10 seconds; add diced eggplant and season with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes. Saute until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and water. Turn heat to medium-low and cook until eggplant is tender, about 15 minutes; stir occasionally. If sauce gets too thick, add a little more water.
- Combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, pepperjack cheese, a pinch of salt, and a pinch black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture over each eggplant slice. Fold eggplant slices in half to enclose the cheese mixture.
- Spread about half the sauce into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Lay folded eggplant slices in a single layer into the dish. Spread remaining sauce over eggplant slices.
- Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl; mix thoroughly. Spread crumb mixture over eggplant casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and crumbs are browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 905.9 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
BEST EVER EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
This Eggplant Casserole tastes more like a Thanksgiving sage stuffing and is the best I've ever had and very simple to make.
Provided by Hazelruthe
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak peeled & cubed eggplant in salt water overnight.
- Steam eggplant for 30 minutes.
- Soak bread crumbs in milk and mix with eggplant.
- Add eggs & seasonings.
- Mix well by hand.
- Put in a casserole dish and top with grated cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.6, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 242.6, Sodium 3018.9, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 13, Sugar 13.8, Protein 38
MIMI'S EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Eggplant deluxe! Put a little kick in your next eggplant feast.
Provided by Janis Kimling
Categories Eggplant Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mash the eggplant in water; drain off excess water.
- Thoroughly mix eggplant, butter, eggs, cheese and soup. Season with sage, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into a medium casserole dish, crumble cornbread onto the top of the casserole, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 597.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CHEESY EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
I am not real big on eggplant but I cook it for my husband. This dish was thrown together in a hurry and it turned out to be DELICIOUS. I even ate the leftovers.
Provided by Renee' Levins
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the eggplant in a medium microwave safe dish. Cook, stirring once, in the microwave 5 minutes on High, or until tender. Transfer to a 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, garlic, onion, and egg. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1078.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CHEESY VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH EGGPLANT
A combination of eggplant, Cheddar cheese, and other vegetables that marries the flavors into a tasty, colorful, festive casserole with a hint of sweetness.
Provided by woodpqrstu
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add eggplant and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and pour eggplant into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and mix to create a paste. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, brown sugar, and salt and cook over medium to medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until mixture bubbles and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour mixture over the eggplant in the baking dish.
- Cover the vegetables in the baking dish with Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 840.2 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft, wrinkled, or have blemishes.
- Prepare the eggplant properly: To prevent the eggplant from becoming bitter, slice it lengthwise and sprinkle it with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it off and pat it dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to eggplant, you can add other vegetables to your casserole, such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
- Don't overcook the eggplant: Eggplant is a tender vegetable that can easily become mushy. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes this casserole special. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and complements the eggplant.
- Top with cheese: A layer of cheese on top of the casserole will help to brown it and add a delicious flavor.
Conclusion:
Peggy's Eggplant Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its tender eggplant, flavorful sauce, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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